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GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia University of West Georgia Auburn North Georgia VSU Clayton State University Berry College Alabama| Columbus State University | Georgia College & State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Georgia College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Milledgeville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 6,811 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #693 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | gcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Georgia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,688 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $11,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $19,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $8,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Georgia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 5,454 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Georgia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Georgia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Georgia College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Georgia College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Georgia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 6,811 students)
Columbus State vs. Georgia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Georgia College?
- Georgia College & State University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Georgia College than Columbus State University ($26,688.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Georgia College ($11,384 vs. $19,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($11,262 vs. $11,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Georgia College & State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 3% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($8,299 vs. $8,054)
Columbus State vs. Georgia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Georgia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 182 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Georgia College (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Georgia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Georgia College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Georgia College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Columbus State University (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $37,400)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/